Fear?

[newlyhere]

I was told that fear is of the devil. What happens when thats all your able to feel? I lived a life that everything I have done has been based off of fear. Now, even what seems like the simple things to others, raises anxiety and fear for me. I want to be able to praise God with my whole heart. Between my lack of faith and my abundance of fear .. I just don't know if I will ever be able to. Has anyone out there ever felt like you still had your track shoes on when it comes to God -- even if you didn't want to have??

 

[TheThirdLink]

This is not normal, even for Christians who experience fear.

There is a possibility that you either have a mental illness (Bipolar, Manic, Schizophrenic, etc) or some other form of psychological medical condition. Please see a doctor or consult one online by e-mail.

(You're not alone. I sometimes feel strong fear myself for no reason because I have Bipolar and Mania. And I'm Schizophrenic too. But I'm getting treatment)

Take heart. ^^

 

[Asar'el]

This is not normal, even for Christians who experience fear.

You either have a mental illness (Bipolar, Manic, Schizophrenic, etc) or some other form of psychological medical condition. Please see a doctor or consult one online by e-mail.

(You're not alone. I sometimes feel strong fear myself for no reason because I have Bipolar and Mania. And I'm Schizophrenic too. But I'm getting treatment)

Take heart. ^^

I disagree with the opinion of young TTL above.

I believe a tender heart and conscience for God can well explain what newlyhere describes. And it is, to some degree, common when first we begin to walk with the Lord - especially so before we truly learn God's plan for our salvation!

As it was quoted elsewhere,

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
We love him, because he first loved us.

The more we learn of God's love for us, the more our love for Him grows, and the more it casteth out fear.
Perhaps you are dwelling too long on the just punishment of sin? And considering, as you say, 'your lack of faith'? Know, then, that faith as small as a mustard seed is powerful enough to move mountains! But most of all, know that your salvation rests in the hands of God Almighty, not your own; and He is (abundantly) able to save you, and to increase your faith, and to put aside your fear. Trust in Him. Seek Him with your heart, in love as well as fear, and His promise is that you shall find Him.

 

[Bevlina]

This is not normal, even for Christians who experience fear.

There is a possibility that you either have a mental illness (Bipolar, Manic, Schizophrenic, etc) or some other form of psychological medical condition. Please see a doctor or consult one online by e-mail.

(You're not alone. I sometimes feel strong fear myself for no reason because I have Bipolar and Mania. And I'm Schizophrenic too. But I'm getting treatment)

Take heart. ^^

Oh dear. No, no God never gives a spirit of fear. And, it's quite normal for new christians to feel a little bit of fear. As time passes, this fear will go and you learn just what Love is and walk with love in your heart for God Himself is love.

 

[Bevlina]

I was told that fear is of the devil. What happens when thats all your able to feel? I lived a life that everything I have done has been based off of fear. Now, even what seems like the simple things to others, raises anxiety and fear for me. I want to be able to praise God with my whole heart. Between my lack of faith and my abundance of fear .. I just don't know if I will ever be able to. Has anyone out there ever felt like you still had your track shoes on when it comes to God -- even if you didn't want to have??

The only thing you have to fear Newly is fear itself. If you just relax and ask our Father in heaven to control, and take over your life you will come to relax more.
Fear is a strange thing. Fear feeds on fear. I'll give an example of this;

Say you are passing a cemetery at night, there is nobody around. You begin to feel a little afraid, then, you become more afraid, then more and more until you run screaming inside because of fear. And, what was there to be afraid of? Nothing. You can look back and laugh at yourself.
There are sooo many people on this earth who go through this. Normal, happy people. Just learn to relax, and soon you'll find that fear will pass. Then, you will be able to praise God with no problems.

 

[† Soldier Of Christ †]

1 Peter 1:6-8

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer greifin all kinds of trials.These have come so that your faith, of greater worth than gold, witch perishes even though refined by fire-may be provedgenuine and may reslt in praise glory and honor when Jesus Christ is reveald. Though you do not see him,you love him; and eaven you don't see him now, you believe in him and are filled with a n inexpressible and glorious joy,

Romans 8:15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. and by him we cry "Abba*, Father."

*aramaic for father

1 peter 3:6

like Sarah who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. you are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.

1 John 4:17-19

In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgementbecause in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because hear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.

 

[TheThirdLink]

Oh, pardon me. I didn't know she was a new Christian, she didn't say so. And she said she had been suffering from it ALL her life, so I just thought that she meant what she said.

=/

 

[TheThirdLink]

Oh dear. No, no God never gives a spirit of fear. And, it's quite normal for new christians to feel a little bit of fear. As time passes, this fear will go and you learn just what Love is and walk with love in your heart for God Himself is love.

I never said God gave fear. I know He doesn't. And I know what love is. Perhaps you have never had a mental condition, who knows? I walked with the Love of God in my heart before the Bipolar came in out of nowhere for no reason at all. Please stop treating me like I'm so young. You don't even know me, ma'am.

 

[Bevlina]

I am very sorry TTL. Indeed, I am not trying to treat you as if you are so young. And, I am so sorry you have this disorder. I don't know much about the bipolar disorder you suffer from, nor the mania or schizophrenic. I see you didn't understand the poster is new and misunderstood her.

 

[TheThirdLink]

I am very sorry TTL. Indeed, I am not trying to treat you as if you are so young. And, I am so sorry you have this disorder. I don't know much about the bipolar disorder you suffer from, nor the mania or schizophrenic. I see you didn't understand the poster is new and misunderstood her.

That's quite alright, ma'am. Thank you. Perhaps I was a bit hasty myself. Sorry.

Since the poster is a new Christian, I have reason to disagree with my previous statement about mental illnesses.

This is good. Please continue.

 

[Serapha]

I was told that fear is of the devil. What happens when thats all your able to feel? I lived a life that everything I have done has been based off of fear. Now, even what seems like the simple things to others, raises anxiety and fear for me. I want to be able to praise God with my whole heart. Between my lack of faith and my abundance of fear .. I just don't know if I will ever be able to. Has anyone out there ever felt like you still had your track shoes on when it comes to God -- even if you didn't want to have??

Hi there!

I lived a life that everything I have done has been based off of fear.

But, my friend, you are now a new creature in Christ... for all the old things are passed away.


2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Christians are not "overachievers"... but "overcomers"... We are to overcome those "fears" as we are given the power through Christ to overcome all things.

I want to be able to praise God with my whole heart. Between my lack of faith and my abundance of fear .. I just don't know if I will ever be able to.

Well, just start by playing some praise music, and lift your hands in praise to God... Lift your heart, and then lift your voice. Don't let anything of this world steal the joy that you can experience by building a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The power is yours, and the joy is yours... claim both of them.


~serapha~

 

[newlyhere]

My Thanks to all of you. . I really like that "But, my friend, you are now a new creature in Christ... for all the old things are passed away." When I said everything in my life has been based off of fear. I guess I really should of said.. I have lived in fear most of my life. I feared my parents, I feared my husband, and I was taught to "fear the lord your God" I don't have scripture or anything like that.

In my mind during the most special moments with God I know what I should be doing. And what I want to do. I just don't. I'm not even sure if it can be described as fear. I Need to let the spirit of God be stronger than my own. Did that make sense? And stop letting words from my past like "thats just foolishness" or "brain washing" pass away from my thoughts. Instead of letting go, I feel like I am digging my heals in.

I get such conflicting views of the bible, that it really messes with my thoughts on who God is and what he wants.

Please forgive my confusion.

 

[TheThirdLink]

That's quite alright. You are loved here. We love you very much.

 

[newlyhere]

I'm SO confused. I look around at some of these threads and know one thing for sure.. I don't know anything. Just when I think I'm starting to know what I believe. I find out I got it all wrong.

Thank you sephera for the "Well, just start by playing some praise music, and lift your hands in praise to God... Lift your heart, and then lift your voice. Don't let anything of this world steal the joy that you can experience by building a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The power is yours, and the joy is yours... claim both of them."

I'm trying.. really trying.

Thank you to TheThirdLink and everyone.

 

[God_follower]

Seek, read, Love. That is... Seek God, Read about His love and while you should fear Him you shouldnt be afraid of him, so your at a good place there, Go see some heart warming movies, those are just fun, renting probly would be better. Also remember that its slow. We are like trees, while some things are instant at salvation, some things arent and as a general fact we grow slowly. Fear may last for a little bit, thats ok, just keep at it. God loves and is there for you.